This is from a policy speech on disabilities by Republican VP Candidate, Sarah Palin:
"Where does a lot of that earmark money end up, anyway? [...] You've heard about, um, these -- some of these pet projects they really don't make a whole lot of sense, and sometimes these dollars they go to projects having little or nothing to do with the public good. Things like fruit fly research in Paris, France. I kid you not!"
Sarah's son, Track or Twig or Thug or something like that has autism. Fruit fly research lead to the discovery of proteins that aid in the treatment of autism in children.
The irony is staggering. Besides the 6000 year old earth crap, can one even comprehend the blow dealt to science with Palin in the White House? _________________________ The Dominator!
I think it's a hoot that we get to riddle the Republicans with the hypocrit meme after the Wrong Wing's attacks on John Edward's $400 haircut. I hope it sticks around and sickens what few Republicans with a conscience haven't made up their minds to jump this sinking ship.
But, personally, I don't have a problem with it. I'm a partisan... no question.
Here's the scenario - My nominee calls. He/she is just as big a flake as Palin's and everyone knows it is going to go down in flames. The nominee says, "Will you jump on board for the duration and help me ride this out? Maybe you and I can save a few Senate or House seats. OK?".
Knowing I'm not qualified to be President... knowing I'm up for some tough times with the criticism and the never-to-end distinction of being linked to this loser... I might pause and say, "Well, let's talk."
In that discussion, we're going to have to figure out what I'm going to get out of it besides the honor of forever being the answer to a trivia question.
I probably wouldn't ask for clothing... that's not true... I'd get a few nice suits out of the deal... but some really cool tools would be nice... maybe a High Def big screen...
So, Sarah took the RNC for 150K of clothes minus what is donated to charity (anyone notice the distinctive clarification: "the clothing purchased for the convention will be donated....". I wonder if that means all of it or just the 3 outfits she wore at the convention).
Good on her. For falling on her sword for the RNC, I'd say she deserves it.
